One of the best things about The Sims 4 is that you can modify your Sims to look however you want. This article will focus on beauty and appearance mods that will make your Sim a special, unique character and bring more realism and diversity to the already expansive Create-A-Sim.
Beauty mods introduce new hairstyles, skin tones, makeup, and much more to the game, making bringing your Sims to life easier. Customization has never been easier, and these mods are just a jumping-off point. The more you dive into the world of mods for The Sims 4, the more diverse your Sims will be.
20. Simbience's Haute skinblend + Nose presets #52-57
Beauty is only skin-deep.
Starting with the fantastic Simbience, this mod brings a new skin texture to the game and a few nose presets to choose from. Different skin overlays can make a Sim's complexion more realistic and either brighten or enhance certain features. Simbience's Haute skinblend does just that.
This mod brings a soft and glowy texture to a Sim's skin, brightening it in two variations. One has a more natural look, while the other brings a beautiful, soft contour to the face. This mod will have you oohing and ahhing over how gorgeous it looks.
Features:
- Both Female and male version
- Two skin variations
- Supports ages from toddler to elder
- Six different nose presets
- Two lip variations, one glossed and one matte
Haute Skinblend and Nose Presets
19. Halo Default Skin by magicbats
Soft and dewy, this replacement is enchanting!
EA's default skin is excellent, but to be honest, it could look better. Look no further than Magicbat's mod for smoother, more natural default skin. This mod removes all the weird highlights and shadows that come with the EA default skin and makes the Sims' skin softer and gentler.
Having a default skin that doesn't have intense shadows and highlights allows for other mods that change the skin texture of a Sim to look more natural and dewy. A beautiful sim starts with gorgeous skin, and this mod will create the perfect base to paint your masterpiece.
Features
- Replaces the EA Default Skin
- Can be used for all sims, regardless of age, gender, or size
- Realistic wrinkles for adult and elder sims
- Great jumping-off point to making sims look more realistic
18. Lamatisse's bare; a skin tone pack
The customization is endless!
What's more beautiful than a variety of skin tones that better recreate the myriad of skin tones naturally occurring in the real world? With Lamatisse's bare skin tone pack, you can add many new skin tones that better resemble our world.
This mod brings dozens of new skin tones to Create-A-Sim and an amazingly varied slider that makes each new skin tone customizable and dynamic. Lamatisse has done a fantastic job representing all different skin tones in this mod, making it very popular and loved by the community.
Features:
- Four different undertones: neutral, cool, warm, and olive
- Compatible with aliens, vampires, mermaids, and spellcasters
- Two versions of skin tones: undertone and genetic
- Choices between normal, tanned, and sunburned states
- 25 swatches per undertone, totaling 100 new skin tones
- A slider to further customize the skin tone.
17. Luumia's Vanilla Default Skin
These skins are as smooth as Vanilla.
Luumia's Vanilla skin is another mod that replaces the default EA skin to make it more realistic and diverse. To say these skins are outstanding is an understatement. The details in this mod go above and beyond to achieve some of the most realistic-looking sims. This is a must-have mod if you are big on focusing on realism.
This mod allows for age-specific details, such as wrinkles and Adams apples for male-bodied sims. Every bit of the body is upgraded with specific details to make the skin of your sims look more like real life, creating unique sims that look like they could be models in the real world.
Features:
- Detailed body and face
- New ear textures to make them more realistic
- Age-specific details such as chubby cheeks for teens and wrinkles for adults and elders
16. Praline Sims Ellen Freckles N13
Beautiful Freckles for Beautiful Sims.
Looking for a unique and beautiful way to spice up your sims? Praline Sims has made a mod for those who want to add skin details, specifically freckles. Made with utmost care, these freckles will make even the blandest of sims look dazzling, with a bit of personality to boot.
This mod gives your sims 30 freckle variations, including different placements such as the whole face, cheeks and nose, upper face half, and so much more. These freckles are available for all age stages and work beautifully with any skin mod. Just find your favorite and click to add depth and character to any sim.
Features:
- 30 different variations
- Six different placements
- Four different colors to choose from
- Available from toddler to elder
Praline Sims Ellen Freckles N13
15. WMS's SUBTLE FRECKLES & MOLES
Maybe subtle is the way to go?
Are you looking to add diversity to your Sims skin but want to avoid committing to a full face or body of freckles? Wildlyminiaturesandwich has the mod for you. With this mod, you can add subtle and discrete moles and freckles to your sims, making various looks to play around with. Whether on the face or back, this will add a subtle beauty to any sim.
Everyone has some kind of freckling or moles on their skin; this mod will help you better recreate the natural beauty marks found on human skin. This mod comes with six different swatches to play with, allowing for an excellent array of styles. They are base game compatible and add significantly to any simmer's repertoire.
Features:
- Three face only swatches
- Three face and body swatches
- Custom thumbnails make it easy to find precisely what you are looking for
- Base game compatible
- Available from toddler to elder
- Available for all genders
14. Simstrouble's Cassie Hairstyle
Love Euphoria? Here's a hairstyle based on Cassie!
Our first hairstyle on the list, Cassie by SimsTrouble, starts strong. Love a stylish, beautiful hairstyle inspired by the popular show Euphoria? This hairstyle is the one for you. Its luscious locks and bouncy curls make it the perfect choice for anyone looking to bring some popular shows' drama to their Sims playthrough.
This mod adds four versions of this gorgeous hairstyle to the game: two with braids that frame the face and two with bangs instead. There are so many great colors to choose from, and this modded hair even works with hats! Not to mention, it is compatible with the Base Game.
Features:
- Hat Compatible
- Base Game Compatible
- Over 20 different color swatches
- There are four versions to choose from
13. Nightcrawler Sims Hairstyles
Another great custom content creator is Nightcrawler Sims. They have created stunning hairstyles like the one showcased today: Candy Apple. The beautiful updo, which comes in over 25 different colors, is very reminiscent of a hairstyle Arianna Grande would rock. This hairstyle makes any sim wearing it look sophisticated and put together.
The best part about Nightcrawler's Candy Apple is its versatility. It can be worn as simple everyday hair or dressed up for a fancy evening on the town. It is a multi-use hairstyle with a sophisticated air that brings a simple beauty to any Sim wearing it.
Features:
- It comes in 36 different colors
- Works with hats
- It has a custom thumbnail for easy identification
- Easily downloaded through TheSimsResource.com
NightCrawler Sims - Cherry Apple
12. Anto's Nia Hairstyle
How gorgeous can you get?
Anto has a lot of amazing mods, and this hairstyle mod is no exception. If you are looking for a realistic, playful hairstyle, Nia's Hairstyle is for you. It adds a fun style to any sim, with long dreadlocks pulled back into two adorable pigtails. Your sim will be the talk of the town with this cute hairdo.
This mod adds the Nia hairstyle to the game, allowing you to use it on any sim you see fit. It comes in over 40 colors and is available for teens and adults. This mod is a must-have for the discerning Sim who wants realistic and classy hairstyles to add to their game.
Features:
- 50 different color options
- Available for Teens and Adults
- Works with all hats
- Beautiful attention to detail
11. Kotcat's Connor Hair
Men need great styles, too!
Our masculine friends need to feel beautiful, too, and this mod gives a sleek and trendy hairstyle to the game that is base game compatible. Masculine styles are rarer in mods, so finding this diamond in the rough is spectacular. Thanks to the creator, Kotcat, for showing some love to our masc Sims 4 players!
This mod from Kotcat brings a stylish masculine hairstyle to the game. With over 15 swatches available from teen to elder, this hairstyle mod is easy to fall in love with. If you like the look of this mod, check out more of Kotcat's mods, as they all have the attention to detail you see in this style.
Features:
- 16 swatches
- Available from teen to elder
- Compatible with base game
- Feel free to wear hats; this hairstyle is hat-compatible
- Custom thumbnail for easy finding
10. Simcelebrity00's Adore Eyes
Eyes are the windows to the soul.
When making a sim, attractive and gemlike eyes are a great way to bring life to a usually dull sim. With Simcelebrity00's Adore eyes, the windows into your Sims soul will be irresistible to those peering into their depths. Eyes make or break a sim, and the realistic quality of these eyes brings your sim to another level.
This mod has 18 different swatches in various colors, including some fantastical colors. You can't go wrong with these sparkling beauties. These eyes grab the attention and keep it on the sim to whom they belong. They are a great addition to a beautiful and enchanting sim.
Features:
- 18 different colors to choose from
- Replaces the default eye colors
- Additional non-default colors
- Available from toddler to elder
9. Phoebe Eyeshadow by KatVerseCC
Smoky eye or pretty nude?
Makeup allows people to express themselves through a myriad of colors, textures, and styles. These eyeshadows are perfect for that purpose. With 20 different swatches, you will surely find the ideal shade.
Want a smoky eye to match your club attire? This mod has it. Want a beautiful nude to round out your work look? This mod has that, too. Want to play with color? You guessed it—this mod has you covered.
Features:
- 20 different and varied swatches
- For any gender
- Available from teen to elder
- Custom thumbnail to find the perfect eyeshadow look
8. Kijiko Catfood’s 3D Lashes Version 2
Bat those lashes, queen!
Eyelashes can make a look dramatic, simple, stunning, or subtle. With this mod, you can give your sim eyelashes that will woo even the hardest of hearts. Thanks to Kijiko's lash mod, sims can now bat their lashes and flash a flirty glance.
This mod is compatible with eye shape morphing, so if you have custom eye shapes, these lashes can keep up. They can be worn by any gender, allowing for more flirtatious looks and demure smiles. This mod adds stunning beauty to your sims, giving them the confidence to go out and rule the world.
Features:
- Available from teen to elder
- Available for any gender
- Compatible with eye shape morphing
- Find these lashes under Accessories
Kijiko Catfood’s 3D Lashes Version 2
7. Praline Sims' Maxis Match Eyebrow Pack N01
Intense brows? Right away, sir!
Eyebrows have a lot of power and can show a lot of character and expression. This is why you need Praline Sim's eyebrow mod. Allow the two tufts of hair above your sim's eyes to tell a story. With the variety and diversity of choices, you can make a statement with just a raise of an eyebrow.
This mod includes over 15 eyebrow variations in the eight default EA colors. With that many choices, how can you go wrong? Praline Sims has curated this fantastic mod for the simmer with a discerning eye, so give these a chance to steal the show. The choices are endless, and the eyebrows are expressive.
Features:
- 16 styles of eyebrows
- Eight different colors
- Any gender
- Any age
Praline Sims' Maxis Match Eyebrow Pack N01
6. Nail It! Set by Joliebean
Beautiful nails for all!
People have painted their nails for centuries as a sign of individuality, beauty, and style. Bring that fun straight into the Sims with this mod from Joliebean! Nails can make a person feel confident, show off their unique personality, and add a splash of color to an otherwise drab body area.
This stand-alone mod has over 30 swatches and is available for all sims, making it the perfect mod to add flavor to Create-A-Sim. With the variety, you will never get bored, and neither will your sims! An ensemble isn't finished until the nails are done!
Features
- 35 different swatches
- Custom thumbnails for ease of choice
- Base game compatible; no packs needed!
- All different sizes and shapes
- Works with other mods
5. KissyCK's Short Mismatched Nails
Are you looking for something funky?
Another excellent nail mod comes from Kissyck, which adds a funky, shorter nail style to the Create-A-Sim. These nails are great for any age, from the happy-go-lucky child to the young at heart elder. So much can be done with these nails; downloading them is just the beginning.
This mod comes with six different swatches, all mismatched and brightly colored. These nails show a Sims' true self and allow for a fun and funky alternative to the rather plain options given in the Base Game. The mod is base game compatible, so you can use them even if you only have the free version of The Sims 4.
Features:
- Base Game Compatible
- Six swatches
- Individual thumbnails
- Compatible with other mods
Kissyck's Short Missmached Nails
4. MaruChanBe's Butterfly Mandala Chest Tattoo
Butterflies that make you beautiful.
Starting with a flutter, this tattoo mod can add an alternative feel to any sim. Butterflies are beautiful, and this tattoo captures that beauty through ink and skin. MaruChanBe outdid themselves with the mandala butterfly design, which captures a complex beauty any sim would die to wear.
This mod adds a butterfly mandala tattoo to your Create-A-Sim, allowing any of your female and female-bodied sims to boast this gorgeous design. Located on the chest, your sim will want to show it off at all times, and wearing clothing that will show it is a must.
Features:
- Available for female and female-bodied sims
- Chest tattoo featuring a beautiful butterfly and mandala pattern
- Can be recolored
MaruChanBe's Butterfly Mandala Chest Tattoo
3. Razbies Gamer Girl Tattoos
Level up with these unique tattoos!
Razbies has made a mod for tattoos. Any gamer girl would be gitty to get. These tattoos accentuate the gamer girl aesthetic, making it clear what the sim is all about. They are expertly drawn and essential for any gamer girly wanting to show off their style.
In this mod, you get a bunch of different tattoos that all revolve around the theme of a gamer. You don't have to be a girl to appreciate these niche tats; these will look good for any gender! The nods to different games and the bold placements make this mod perfect for any gamer who loves to ink themselves up.
Features:
- Available from teen to elder
- Available for all genders
- All tattoos are equipped to the shoulder, allowing for more tattoos to be used alongside this mod
2. Luumia's Height Slider
Short or tall, you can have it all.
Luumia appears again to bring more realism to the sims with the height slider. Default sims are all the same height, breaking the immersion and losing some authenticity. But no more with this mod! Create sims of every shape and size with the ability to adjust the height of each individual sim.
This mod adds a slider to Create-A-Sim, allowing you to alter the height of each sim. It also allows for the customization of neck length and four different presets if you don't want to manually tweak a sim's height. Add diversity with a mouse slide.
Features:
- Four height presets
- Adjust a sims height
- Adjust a sims neck length
1. Pyxis's Brace Face
Nice teeth, Brace Face!
Many people can relate to this next mod; Brace Face from Pyxis adds a mouthful. Braces are a large part of many people's lives as they grow up, and downloading this mod can be a part of your sims life journey, too!
This mod has over 15 different varieties of braces you can add to your sims at any age. The simple mod allows your sims to be 'brace faces' at any age. It is base game compatible and can be used with all mods to give your sims the braces experience.
Features:
- Available for all ages
- Available for all genders
- Compatible with any skin details, tattoos, and face paint
- 17 different colors and two rainbow varieties
